Steve's Espresso
A°1801 E Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-08712
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Mar 24, 2026Routine3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on-site at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed yellow-pink organic matter on inner right corner components in front of house ice machine. Informed PIC that all non-TCS surfaces must be cleaned every 24 hours to prevent organic matter build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing sink next to unused 3-bay sink in back kitchen with no hot water. Alternative handwashing sink is close by, informed PIC that all plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times and repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC removed soap and paper towels and designated the sink un-useable to prevent improper handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2025
Oct 17, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Oct 7, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed the prep table in the kitchen improperly cold holding TCS foods. The ambient air temperature of the unit was 52.5*F, measured using min/max thermometer. Discussed with PIC that the unit cannot be used to store TCS foods until it is capable of holding then at 41*F or below. Discussed keeping the TCS foods on an ice bath and monitoring temperature until the unit is fixed. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 10/17/2025. ***** 2nd Consecutive Violation *****
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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Sep 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed many TCS foods with internal temperatures ranging 48*F-53*F in the prep table in the kitchen. These TCS foods included pooled eggs, quiche, muenster cheese, pickled onions, dill sauce, and sliced baby tomatoes (see embargo sheet for remaining foods). The ambient air temperature of the unit was 55.9*F, measured using min/max thermometer. PIC stated that the TCS foods in the unit had been there since the morning (greater than four hours). Informed PIC that the foods need to be discarded. PIC discarded all TCS foods improperly cold held at time of inspection. Food was embargoed. Informed PIC that the unit cannot be used to store TCS foods until it is capable of holding them at 41*F or below. Discussed time as a control and ice bathing with PIC. PIC agreed to not use the unit until TCS foods can be held at 41*F or below. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed the prep table in the kitchen improperly cold holding TCS foods. The ambient air temperature of the unit was 55.9*F, measured using min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 10/06/2025.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Apr 24, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Discussed non-continuous cooking of poached eggs and to discontinue this process with PIC and cook. Discussed the following options for the establishment: a. The poached eggs can be made to order. b. Pasteurized eggs can be used instead, and they may keep the current process. 2. The online menu needs a consumer advisory to be added. The consumer advisory method needs to have both parts, the reminder and the disclosure method. The large printed menu should have the asterisk next to the title of the item as opposed to the end of the ingredient list.
2024
Nov 15, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed the brewing process for the establishment's cold brew with PIC. Discussed with PIC that cold brew must be brewed under refrigeration.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large gap in the ceiling paneling in the kitchen above the food preparation area. The gap, surrounding ceiling panels, and vents are also collecting clumps of dust. Informed PIC that the gap needs to be repaired so that the ceiling is smooth and easily cleanable, to best avoid contamination of food from the premises. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jul 24, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed pink and yellow build up on the bottom side of the inside lip of the ice machine, using an alcohol wipe. Informed PIC that this area needs to be cleaned. Explained that the inside of the ice machine is a food contact surface because the ice is being put into drinks. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink in the front, behind the service counter missing the hot water handle. PIC stated that they fixed the heater so that the sink still receives hot water for hand washing. Upon turning the cold-water handle, hot water was supplied for proper handwashing. PIC stated that the handle is in the process of being fixed. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2023
Nov 17, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection. A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation #20 code reference: -102.11 3-501.16 (A)(1) and (B) during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. **2nd Consecutive Violation** The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 3,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Jessica Lobosco
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.--- Observed non-crisp bacon on kitchen prep table at 56F. PIC stated it had been out at room temperature for about 30 minutes.; PIC put bacon in upright refrigerator. Non-crisp bacon and whipped butter on kitchen cook line at 72- 73F. PIC stated they had been out at room temperature for about 6 hours; PIC discarded items. Carafe of creamer on customer self-serve station at 49F. PIC stated creamer had been out at room temperature for about 4 hours. PIC discarded creamer. All Time/Temperature Control food items must be held at 41F or below. *This is the 2nd consecutive occurrence of this violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →